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Royals receive unfortunate injury update on CF Kyle Isbel<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The Kansas City Royals<\/a> outfield depth took a significant hit Thursday after center fielder Kyle Isbel<\/a> was diagnosed with a Grade 3 tear<\/a> of a portion of the plantar fascia in his left foot, an injury expected to keep him out for an extended period. The team placed Isbel on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with left plantar fasciitis, and further testing later revealed the severity of the injury.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Isbel said he had been dealing with discomfort in his foot for several weeks before aggravating the condition during Tuesday\u2019s game against the Texas Rangers<\/a>. The issue worsened while running the bases, and the pain intensified after he had to quickly retreat to first base following a play. Kansas City<\/a> has not announced a timetable for his return, and the organization expects to gain a clearer understanding of his recovery timeline after additional evaluations in the coming days. Before returning to baseball activities, Isbel will need substantial healing time.<\/p>\n The 29-year-old has once again been the Royals\u2019 primary center fielder in 2026. Statcast credits him with four Outs Above Average, a figure ranking in the 90th percentile across Major League Baseball. Defensive Runs Saved rated him at minus-2, while his overall defensive reputation continued to be a major asset for Kansas City.<\/p>\n At the plate, Isbel performed much as he has throughout his career. Through 56 games this season, he recorded a .244 batting average with three home runs, 11 RBIs and a .652 OPS. Entering 2026, his career slash line stood at .235\/.288\/.365, and his current .244\/.298\/.354 performance remained consistent with those numbers. Since debuting with the Royals in 2021, Isbel has appeared in 552 regular-season games, compiling a .238 average with 26 home runs and 155 RBIs.<\/p>\n To address the vacancy, Kansas City recalled outfielder Kameron Misner<\/a> from Triple-A Omaha. The move had been anticipated almost immediately after Isbel exited Tuesday\u2019s game, as Misner was pulled from Omaha\u2019s contest in preparation for a possible promotion.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Misner, 28, has been one of the organization\u2019s hottest hitters in the minors this season. Across 59 Triple-A games, he produced a .276\/.373\/.547 slash line with 13 home runs, 51 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. He was recently named International League Player of the Week after going 10-for-24 from June 1-7, collecting three doubles, five homers, two steals and four multi-hit performances. At the major league level, Misner owns a .203 batting average with five home runs and 22 RBIs in 80 career games with the Rays<\/a> and Royals.<\/p>\n The Royals are expected to rely on a combination of Misner, Lane Thomas<\/a> and Tyler Tolbert<\/a> in center field during Isbel\u2019s absence, with all three capable of handling multiple outfield positions.<\/p>\n